Letters to the editor
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, February 6, 2005
City of Hope grateful for support
On behalf of the physicians, scientists, nurses, staff and patients at City of Hope, I am grateful for the opportunity to thank the National Home Furnishings Industry for their exceptional support of our institution.
The NHFI members are outstanding in their dedication and generosity. City of Hope could not have made our many scientific advancements without such support. In addition, this important industry continues to provide a critical component in our quest to find a cure for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Established in 1965, the NHFI comprises a nationwide cross-section of manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, designers, marketing representatives and related members who support research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope. To date, this premier support group has contributed more than $20 million to City of Hope.
This year's industry campaign was led by Charlie Eitel, chairman and CEO of Simmons Co., and Keith Koenig, president and CEO of City Furniture. Both are recent recipients of the Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope's most prestigious honor. Because of their dedication, and that of their teams of devoted employees, the campaign was successful in raising in excess of $2.1 million. The campaign was supported by companies based in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia and Europe. These funds enable our researchers the freedom to dream, the environment to collaborate and the state-of-the-art facilities to turn their innovative ideas into scientific breakthroughs — resulting in the saving of lives in communities worldwide.
I believe it noteworthy to reiterate that thanks to the generosity of industry groups like the NHFI, City of Hope is recognized worldwide for its scientific contributions and for discoveries that have helped change the lives of patients everywhere. Some of these achievements are:
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Researchers at City of Hope have utilized a novel mechanism in human cells in which small pieces of RNA, called siRNA, inhibit viral growth in infected cells. Cells are engineered to make siRNA, which then directs the cellular machinery to dice up the genetic material necessary for HIV to grow.
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City of Hope surgeons are among the most innovative and active groups to utilize robotic technology, making prostate cancer surgery less complicated and with fewer side effects.
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In April 2004, physicians at City of Hope's Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Diabetes and Genetic Research Center initiated a new islet cell transplantation program for the treatment of patients with type 1 diabetes. Named as one of only 10 federally funded islet cell resource centers in the United States, City of Hope is also responsible for processing and distributing islet cells to transplant programs across the country.
The generosity of the NHFI provides hope for all who face, or may one day face, the devastating diagnosis of cancer, diabetes, or a host of other life-altering diseases.
To all members of this industry, we cannot thank you enough. It is through your vision of a better tomorrow that you band together with the common goal of winning the war against disease.
Michael A. Friedman, M.D.
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